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American Public Education (APEI)
NASDAQ:APEI
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Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.3Last Year’s EPS
-0.06Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 06, 2025
|% Change Since: 14.23%
|Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a positive outlook with strong enrollment growth across Rasmussen University and Hondros College, and overall financial outperformance in 2024. However, some challenges like slight EBITDA margin decline at APUS and increased costs impacting first quarter 2025 earnings were noted.Company Guidance
During the fourth quarter 2024 earnings call, American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) reported exceeding its financial guidance for revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA, achieving a revenue of $164.1 million—a 7.4% increase from the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA was $31.4 million, representing a 19.1% margin compared to 16.8% the prior year. For the full year, APEI's revenue reached $624 million, surpassing the top end of original guidance, with adjusted EBITDA hitting $72.3 million, exceeding the revised guidance of $65 million. The company outlined plans to simplify operations by consolidating its institutions into a single entity by the end of 2025, aiming for revenue synergies and cost savings. For 2025, APEI projected revenue between $650 million and $660 million, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be between $75 million and $85 million. Additionally, Rasmussen University reported a 4% year-over-year enrollment increase in Q4 2024, contributing $57.5 million in revenue, while Hondros College showed a 19% enrollment growth, contributing $18.9 million in revenue. Net income per common share for Q4 2024 was $0.63, with a year-end cash position of $158.9 million.Outperformance in Financial Guidance
APEI exceeded both fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial guidance for revenue, net income, and adjusted EBITDA. Fourth quarter revenue was $164.1 million, up 7.4% from the prior year, and adjusted EBITDA was $31.4 million, a 22.2% increase year-over-year.
Rasmussen University Enrollment Growth
Rasmussen University experienced a 4% year-over-year enrollment increase in the fourth quarter of 2024, continuing the positive trend from the third quarter. This momentum accelerated with a 7% increase in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 1Q 2024.
Positive Trends in Hondros College
Hondros College reported a 19% enrollment growth in 4Q 2024 compared to 4Q 2023, marking the twentieth consecutive quarter of year-over-year enrollment growth. First quarter 2025 enrollment increased 9.6% year-over-year.
APUS Net Course Registrations Growth
APUS reported a 7% year-over-year increase in net course registrations in 4Q 2024, with a revenue increase of almost 4% due to overall growth in registrations.
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APEI Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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APEI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 06, 2025 | $19.25 | $23.50 | +22.08% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $17.32 | $19.85 | +14.61% |
| Aug 06, 2024 | $17.07 | $12.30 | -27.94% |
| May 07, 2024 | $15.18 | $17.87 | +17.72% |
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FAQ
When does American Public Education (APEI) report earnings?
American Public Education (APEI) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is American Public Education (APEI) earnings time?
American Public Education (APEI) earnings time is at May 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is APEI EPS forecast?
APEI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 0.3.
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